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The US War Dogs Association Chapter 1 Western Region

The United States War Dogs Association, Inc. Chapter 1 Western Region is a 501(c)(3) approved nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and is NOT organized for the private gain of any person and is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes.

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United States War Dogs Association Chapter 1 Objectives

1. Support: Through our fund-raising efforts and donations, we provide assistance and support service to U.S. Military Working Dog Teams. We provide critical care and comfort for Military Working Dogs and their Handlers both during and after deployment through OPERATION MILITARY CARE K-9, our support mission to help the MWD/Handler Teams by sending care packages overseas.

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United States War Dogs Association Chapter 1 Objectives

2. Education: Bring the honorable history of the courageous U.S. Military Working Dogs who served in all American wars to the general public using permanent and temporary displays and by making public appearances at speaking events, radio and T.V. shows.

Military Working Dog Max - US War Dogs Military Service Award

Executive Director Gail Snyder and Ft. Irwin's Garrison Commander presented Retired Military Working Dog MAX H045 with the USMWD Service Award during their general awards ceremony at the Fort Irwin Army Base, CA on Feb. 25, 2014.

MAX was deployed to Afghanistan/Uzbekistan with the 101st Airborne on Jan 2005 through Jan 2006 and returned to serve at Ft. Irwin in February 2006 after being treated for injuries he sustained in the line of duty.

MAX served with the Military Police on the Base at Ft. Irwin from Feb. 2006 until Oct 23, 2013 at which time he was retired and subsequently adopted by Thomas & Angie Boggs. He passed away in August 2014.